Maker Central

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69bc40218089f23c67635156 admin Fri, 03/20/2026 - 01:00

This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing services within the Harris County Public Library system. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the 3D printer. 

This class is appropriate for ages 10 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

We will meet in the Innovation Lab on the 2nd Floor.

Registration is required, and space is limited! Sign up today!

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69bc045fb6c4ac1fedc6d10d admin Fri, 03/20/2026 - 01:00

Get Creative with Cricut! This orientation session will introduce participants to Cricut machine capabilities, operation, and use. Completion of this orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the Cricut at Harris County Public Library.

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69bc0553e2a2952aed0940b9 admin Fri, 03/20/2026 - 01:00

Join us for the Monthly Make and Mingle- A hands-on program where creativity meets technology! Each month, adults and teens are invited to explore a new craft or DIY project using in-house maker techniques—alongside traditional crafting supplies. 

The craft for April will be Fanciful Garden Wood Block Art. Try your hand at a mixed-media masterpiece for Spring using wood blocks, paint, adhesives, stickers, and more!

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69bc085cb6c4ac1fedc6d18b admin Fri, 03/20/2026 - 01:00

This orientation session will introduce participants to laser cutter services within the Harris County Public Library system. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule a time to use a laser cutter at HCPL maker locations. This class is appropriate for patrons ages 12 and up. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69bc0427e2a2952aed09408a admin Fri, 03/20/2026 - 01:00

This orientation session will introduce participants to laser cutter services within the Harris County Public Library system. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule a time to use a laser cutter at HCPL maker locations. This class is appropriate for patrons ages 12 and up. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69bc40254dacf581ff8324a0 admin Fri, 03/20/2026 - 01:00

Get Creative with Sublimation Printing! This orientation session will introduce participants to the Sawgrass SG500 sublimation printer and heat press capabilities, operation, and use. Completion of this orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the sublimation printer at the LSC-Tomball Innovation Lab.

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69bc03de67801235ed73272d admin Fri, 03/20/2026 - 01:00

This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing services within the Harris County Public Library system. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the 3D printer.

This class is appropriate for ages 10 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

We will meet in the Innovation Lab on the 2nd Floor.

Registration is required, and space is limited! Sign up today!

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69bc1d1d81b67dfe32ada859 admin Thu, 03/19/2026 - 19:00

This orientation session will introduce participants to sewing machine operation and use in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the sewing machine.

  • This is not a sewing instruction class. Participants will learn machine operation only.
  • This class is appropriate for ages 12 and up.
  • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

If you are trying to register multiple people:

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69bc1c5b2866a5b488431b5f admin Thu, 03/19/2026 - 19:00

This orientation session will introduce participants to laser cutting in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the laser cutter. 

  • This class is appropriate for patrons ages 12 and up. 
  • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 

If you are trying to register multiple people:

By admin, Thu, 03/19/2026 - 16:00

This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the 3D printer.

  • This class is appropriate for ages 8 and up.
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. (Please register separately for yourself and each child)

If you are trying to register multiple people: